Well said, Peter. I too tend toward cynicism and sarcasm, and can use an occasional antidote.

I can say wholeheartedly that I think sexual reproduction was one of the Creator's best ideas.

Further there are women (esp. my (maternal) grandmother, mother, and wife) whom I admire far beyond my ability to praise, for what they stand (or stood, in the case of my g'mother) for, what they accomplished, and their strength of character.

There are also men whom I admire very much, especially my (maternal) grandfather, who was my sole "male role model" for my earliest formative years. He taught me both how to be strong, and how to be kind. And gave me my warped sense of humor.

Alex